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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465,841.42, 3,699,061.02 and 868,077.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465,841.42, 3,699,061.02 and 868,077.54 is: 1,302,221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465,841.42 : 3,699,061.02 = 868,077.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465,841.42/3,699,061.02 = 868,077.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465,841.42x = 3,699,061.02 × 868,077.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465,841.42x = 3,211,071,790,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,071,790,551.49/2,465,841.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,221.53

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